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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,368.76, 41,019.06 and 13,317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,368.76, 41,019.06 and 13,317.24 is: 19,959.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,368.76 : 41,019.06 = 13,317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,368.76/41,019.06 = 13,317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,368.76x = 41,019.06 × 13,317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,368.76x = 546,260,666.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,260,666.59/27,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.28

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